Ford F Series (light)Model year report

1988 Ford F Series (light) Problems

Complaints: 6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 130,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Ford F Series (light) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1988 Ford F Series (light). The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Truck burst into flames...believed to be converter failure. Truck was a total loss, along with some personal property, and my camping trailer sustained severe damage. A firefighter sustained burns while working at the scene.”

NHTSA complaint #10016775, filed 2003-04, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 130,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford F Series (light) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 Ford F Series (light).

Other model years of the Ford F Series (light)

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2002	13	120,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2001	10	98,250	—	—	—	Not enough data
1999	6	123,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1997	15	105,250	—	—	—	Stable
1994	16	3,345	—	—	—	Stable
1993	12	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1992	9	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1991	9	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1990	8	60,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1989	6	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
1988	6	130,000	—	—	—	Not enough data

All Ford F Series (light) model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Ford F Series (light) have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1988 Ford F Series (light) as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1988 Ford F Series (light) is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1988 Ford F Series (light) been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Ford F Series (light) reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.